Cervicogenic headache is characterised by headache pain that is associated with cervical stiffness and/or pain with neck movement or sustained postures. Pain often starts in the neck and back of the head, with the potential to radiate over the head and to the face. It is usually unilateral but can on occasion be bilateral, particularly … Read more

Ankle sprains are an extremely common lower limb injury.  They most frequently involve the lateral ligaments, particularly the anterior talofibular and calcaneofibular ligaments, as they are less sturdy than the medial stabilising structures. The characteristic injury mechanism is forced inversion and plantar flexion as the joint is less stable in this position.  At the time … Read more

The Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in the body. It attaches the calf muscle to the heel bone (calcaneus). These structures help you go onto your tiptoes. Achilles tendinopathy is an overuse injury that occurs when the tendon cannot adapt to the strain being placed upon it. Excessive strain to the tendon leads to … Read more